Ronald Akins Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ronald Akins of Belchertown, Massachusetts, born in Statesboro, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ronald left this world on May 16, 2024 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Horace Akins and Beatrice Akins (Nessmith); his wife Patricia A. Akins (Fogarty); his siblings, Leffler Akins, Leo Akins, Lavearn Akins, Benjamin Akins, Heyward Akins, Dedrick Akins, Christine Birley (Akins) and Jonnie Wynn (Akins); his grandson David Trude Jr. (Kelly); and his great grandchildren, Danielle Borate and Kaitlyn Trude.

He is survived by: his children, Laurie M. Bovat (James), Dana L. Brady (Robert), Lisa A. Ducharme of Belchertown and Kim S. Akins of Belchertown; and his sisters, Sally Deal of Statesboro, GA, Barbara McNure (Babs) of Metter, GA and Beatrice Bennett (Bobbi) of Huston, TX. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis Church, 10 Park St., Belchertown, MA 01007.